THE BED TESTER, EARLY 18TH CENTURY, THE HEAD CURTAINS AND BASE LATER
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AN ITALIAN BAROQUE BED
THE BED TESTER, EARLY 18TH CENTURY, THE HEAD CURTAINS AND BASE LATER
Covered in blue-braided yellow linen with agave finials, the replacement head curtains and base valance with original braid re-applied, together with a new custom-made mattress and base
115 in. (292.5 cm.) high; 61 in. (155 cm.) wide; 83 in. (211 cm.) long
THE BED TESTER, EARLY 18TH CENTURY, THE HEAD CURTAINS AND BASE LATER
Covered in blue-braided yellow linen with agave finials, the replacement head curtains and base valance with original braid re-applied, together with a new custom-made mattress and base
115 in. (292.5 cm.) high; 61 in. (155 cm.) wide; 83 in. (211 cm.) long
Provenance
Colefax and Fowler, London.
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Sale room notice
Please note that the tasseled bed spread seen in the photo illustrated in the printed catalogue is not included with this lot